The visit of the Indians reached diplomatic proportions when
the Miccosukees presented Castro with a declaration written
on buckskin praising his "victory over tyranny and
oppression" and giving the revolutionary government formal
recognition.

In return, Castro recognized, "duly constituted government
of the sovereign
Miccosukee
Seminole nation."

Castro in a signed document, saluted the Miccosukee leaders
for "the long struggle of your Miccosukee Nation and the
perseverance and courage of your indomitable and
freedom-loving people..."